RIP Dave Martinez
01-23-13 | 08:29 AM
#27
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From: Aurora, IL
Bikes: '73 Raleigh RRA, 1986 Trek 500 commuter
I had not met or corresponded with him either, but as Lenton said, he seems to have had an impact on many here, as well as elsewhere.
RIP Dave and condolences to family/friends.
RIP Dave and condolences to family/friends.
01-23-13 | 10:42 AM
#28
https://search.bikelist.org/?SearchSt...ssicrendezvous
Old CR list results that include Dave MArtinez in the search, unfortunately the search is not time sequenced.
Old CR list results that include Dave MArtinez in the search, unfortunately the search is not time sequenced.
01-23-13 | 11:49 AM
#29
As I was thinking back, I remembered that the first time I ever emailed him was concerning a Moto Guzzi that I had bought and was attempting to restore. He was very helpful with generous advice about the Guzzi and I always thought I'd look him up and ride by on that bike when it was (finally) done, by way of introduction.
Unfortunately, I had to cut short the project and sell the Guzzi...but years later I ran into this guy at one of the Bay Area bicycle swaps (Cupertino, I think) who drove up in a beautifully restored red Alfa Romeo.
I struck up a conversation with him over the car (I was gushing over it and wishing I had the time/money to devote to one of those), when the penny dropped and I realized that HE was "that Guzzi Guy" from way back.
Seeing as he was actually more of a Ducati fan, it just showed me how extensive and unbiased his knowledge was of so many things Italiano, and how generous he was to share that with some stranger.
Unfortunately, I had to cut short the project and sell the Guzzi...but years later I ran into this guy at one of the Bay Area bicycle swaps (Cupertino, I think) who drove up in a beautifully restored red Alfa Romeo.
I struck up a conversation with him over the car (I was gushing over it and wishing I had the time/money to devote to one of those), when the penny dropped and I realized that HE was "that Guzzi Guy" from way back.
Seeing as he was actually more of a Ducati fan, it just showed me how extensive and unbiased his knowledge was of so many things Italiano, and how generous he was to share that with some stranger.
01-23-13 | 02:49 PM
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From: n.w. superdrome
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I think I traded 2 or 3 emails with Dave over the years I've been reading CR list and although
I'd never met him in person he will be missed.
Godspeed Dave
and condolences to his wife and sons.
Marty
I'd never met him in person he will be missed.
Godspeed Dave
and condolences to his wife and sons.
Marty
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01-23-13 | 03:16 PM
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RIP, Dave. I never had the pleasure of meeting him. Reading through the comments, it is clear he was a kind and beloved man. Condolences to his friends and family.
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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01-23-13 | 03:40 PM
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Very sad news. Condolences to his wife, family and the cycling community. I saw one of his Cinelli bikes posted on Ray Dobbins site. Beautiful. I believe it's the one he rode on the Eroica. Obviously one whom really appreciated vintage bikes. He'll be missed greatly.
01-23-13 | 04:40 PM
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
Whoa that is craZy as i just road that exact road for the first time just a few hours after he was killed yesterday as part of our "round the south bay" metric.
https://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-...-collision-car
RIP Dave
https://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-...-collision-car
RIP Dave
01-23-13 | 11:12 PM
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Terrible things to hear.
RIP. Prayers to his soul and his family, although I've never had a privilege to have known him.
Horrified to hear such an accident, always...
RIP. Prayers to his soul and his family, although I've never had a privilege to have known him.
Horrified to hear such an accident, always...
01-24-13 | 12:33 AM
#38
for those in the Bay Area: there's a Memorial Service for Dave on Jan. 30th, I'm copying this info from the CR list, posted by Bob Freitas (I don't think he'd mind)
Memorial and Mass Wednesday Jan
30th 4-8:30 PM
Holy Sepulchure Cemetery 1051
Harder rd ,Hayward Ca (510-537-6600)
> https://www.cfcsoakland.org/holy-sepulchre-hayward.php
Bring your
Remembrances and Stories of Dave
Funeral at some location Jan 31st
at 11AM
Bob is also proposing a Memorial
Ride on Saturday Feb 2nd in Woodside
Check with him for time/details
Memorial and Mass Wednesday Jan
30th 4-8:30 PM
Holy Sepulchure Cemetery 1051
Harder rd ,Hayward Ca (510-537-6600)
> https://www.cfcsoakland.org/holy-sepulchre-hayward.php
Bring your
Remembrances and Stories of Dave
Funeral at some location Jan 31st
at 11AM
Bob is also proposing a Memorial
Ride on Saturday Feb 2nd in Woodside
Check with him for time/details
